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Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Mohammadanism Definition: the monotheistic religion of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion";the religion of Muslims collectively which governs their civilization and way of life; the predominant religion of northern Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan and Indonesia; Hyponyms: Salafism, Salafi movement, Shiism, Wahhabism, Wahabism
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